Spending too much

[paula1961]

Originally Posted by DianaB

I've got to slow down my spending too before my husband says something. I didn't get anything for Christmas from him so I've been getting myself a few things....not anything expensive but it's all adding up!! He'll complain when the packages start coming in!!! LOL

Paula, we're expecting a baby boy in early March!! I know how you feel!! I bought Christmas presents for him too!!! And I'm having a hard time staying away from the sales!!!! I'm buying his baby bed so I really don't have to get much else, but it's soooo hard!!!! We haven't had a baby for awhile and I'm excited about him!!!

When I shop I shop for EVERYONE....if I find a good buy I'll try to think of someone who can use it!!! Usually it's at garage sales but not always!!! It's a good thing that I don't actually get out a lot and shop....it's mostly on-line!!

Congratulations Diana. I had read your post when you announced that the baby is a boy. Have they chosen a name yet? I am so excited about our new baby boy! My son is sooo proud! When is your daughters due date? Ours is March 27

[judy]

Diane,

I also know what you mean. My mother died at the age of 56, and my daughter has MS. She is doing great, and like your uncle Linds, she enjoys her life and doesn't focus on the MS. She was unable to move, then she got a bit better, but couldn't walk, had horrible pain all of the time, and so on, for about 3 years. She found a pain management doctor who did her research on MS pain management, got her meds in order, went into therapy, and now runs around with lots more energy than most people. She does too much, and allows more stress into her life than MS allows. I never say a word because she has chosen to live her life to the fullest, for her children and for herself. I really admire her more than I could say for her attitude. I think that is the best way to live.

My mother did the same thing, although she smoked, and eventually died of emphysema. I think that was foolish.

Sometimes, when I am just relaxing and laying around, I feel that I should force myself to get up and get out, and live my life to the fullest!

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by paula1961

Congratulations Diana. I had read your post when you announced that the baby is a boy. Have they chosen a name yet? I am so excited about our new baby boy! My son is sooo proud! When is your daughters due date? Ours is March 27

Dae Lynn's due on March 4th and, no, they don't have a name picked out. I keep asking but so far they haven't chosen anything. We're getting excited!!!

I also have a best friend's daughter that married into our family (she's married to my nephew) who is due the same time as Dae Lynn but she's having twins, a boy and a girl!!!!! The doctor's going to take her twins on Feb. 23 so we're also excited about her babies!!!

[judy]

That is soon Diana! Tiny clothes and sweet smells are coming! How is she feeling?

[judy]

Wahoo! I just checked, and I only spent $100 over so far this month, and it's already the 12th!

Now, I can shop a bit! No Judy, don't do it! But I want to Better nottttttt

Blahhhh

[Lindsey]

Lol Judy! Maybe you can just set a limit... you only spent $100 in the first half of the month, maybe you can get by with spending $100 in the second half

We had to replace some of our baseboards. I didn't know they were so expensive So I am bargain hunting again. I really wanted a professional flat iron for my hair, and I could get one at around $100 brand new (which was a discounted price). So I was ready to go for that until the condo sucked out some more money lol. Luckily, I checked classifieds last night and found one used for $60 and I'm going to test it out and maybe buy it tomorrow night And that will be my spending on myself for the month. Hopefully not for the year, but we'll see how much more this condo sucks me dry lol.